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Kia Carens

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,685 cc

LB65 VDDMOT history

LB65 VDD is a blue diesel Kia Carens first used on 31 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 101,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
101,739 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB65 VDD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Carens
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,685 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB65 VDD was last recorded at 101,739 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,735 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,739 miles
  • 2025 – 93,412 miles
  • 2024 – 84,956 miles
  • 2023 – 75,729 miles
  • 2022 – 64,342 miles
  • 2021 – 55,655 miles
  • 2020 – 47,496 miles
  • 2019 – 30,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,739 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    777907819326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail101,735 miles (+8,323)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    505630714166
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lazy

  3. Pass93,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    186939033169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Fail93,412 miles (+8,456)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    189545319850
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass84,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    436876440055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail84,956 miles (+9,227)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,956 miles
    Test number
    168500908854
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass75,729 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    738420513270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,399 miles (+11,057)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    668134662994
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt damaged rearmost (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged rearmost (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass64,342 miles (+8,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    64,342 miles
    Test number
    574233983880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged third row (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged third row (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats third row no access due to obstruction

  10. Pass55,655 miles (+8,159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    352691452324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.
    • AdvisoryRear Both occasional fold down seat seat belts damaged. Recommend replacement.
    • AdvisoryUnable to raise rear seat row in boot due to obstruction.

  11. Pass47,496 miles (+16,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,496 miles
    Test number
    708181470895
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass30,864 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,864 miles
    Test number
    918115991978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail30,864 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,864 miles
    Test number
    701036425684
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about LB65 VDD

Does LB65 VDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB65 VDD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB65 VDD?
The MOT on LB65 VDD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB65 VDD done?
LB65 VDD was recorded at 101,739 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 9,458 miles a year.
Has LB65 VDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB65 VDD has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB65 VDD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB65 VDD find?
LB65 VDD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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